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Jyotika (Nāga)
Jyothika Saravanan (; born 18 October 1978) is an Indian actress and producer who primarily works in Tamil, Hindi and Telugu films. She has received several accolades including a National Film Award, five Filmfare Awards South, four Tamil Nadu State Film Awards (a record four Best Actress award) and Kalaimamani Award. Jyothika is regarded among the most prolific actresses in Tamil cinema, and has been ranked among the best South Indian actresses. Jyothika debuted in films with the Hindi film ''Doli Saja Ke Rakhna'' (1997), directed by Priyadarshan. She starred in her first Tamil film '' Vaalee'' (1999) and her first Telugu film ''Tagore'' (2003), opposite Chiranjeevi. She received her first Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut - South for the former film. She was awarded the Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award for '' Kushi'' (2000). A string of successful films followed and gained prominence for her performances in '' Kushi'' (2000), ''Dumm Dumm Dumm''(2001), ''Poovellam Un Va ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bombay
Mumbai ( ; ), also known as Bombay ( ; its official name until 1995), is the capital city of the Indian States and union territories of India, state of Maharashtra. Mumbai is the financial centre, financial capital and the list of cities in India by population, most populous city proper of India with an estimated population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore). Mumbai is the centre of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the List of largest cities, seventh-most populous metropolitan area in the world with a population of over 23 million (2.3 crore). Mumbai lies on the Konkan coast on the west coast of India and has a deep natural harbour. In 2008, Mumbai was named an Globalization and World Cities Research Network#Alpha, alpha world city. Mumbai has the List of cities by number of billionaires, highest number of billionaires out of any city in Asia. The seven islands that constitute Mumbai were earlier home to communities of Marathi language-speaking Koli people. For cent ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan Soman Nair (born 30 January 1957) is an Indian film director and screenwriter. He has worked primarily in Malayalam cinema, Malayalam and Hindi cinema, Hindi cinema since 1982, directing over 90 films in multiple Indian languages, with notable works in Tamil language, Tamil and Telugu language, Telugu. He has received several accolades, including three National Film Awards, multiple Kerala State Film Awards, and the Padma Shri in 2012. Most of his Hindi films are remakes of Malayalam films, some of which Priyadarshan helmed both versions. Career Priyadarshan began his cinematic journey in the early 1980s, primarily working in Malayalam cinema. He directed several notable films during this period, including ''Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu'' (1986), ''Thalavattam'' (1986), ''Vellanakalude Nadu'' (1988), ''Chithram'' (1988), ''Vandanam'' (1989), and ''Kilukkam'' (1991). Throughout the 1990s, he continued directing successful films such as ''Abhimanyu (1991 film), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mozhi (film)
''Mozhi'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil language musical film, musical romantic comedy film written and directed by Radha Mohan and produced by Prakash Raj. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Prithviraj, Jyothika, Prakash Raj, and Swarnamalya. The film's plot is about Karthik (Prithviraj), who falls in love with a deaf and mute girl, Archana (Jyothika), but she considers him her friend and disapproves of his love. The rest of the story revolves around Archana accepting Karthik's love. The film was launched in 2006 and shot at several locations in India and Mauritius. Vidyasagar (composer), Vidyasagar scored the music while the lyrics were written by Vairamuthu. Mu. Kasivishwanathan handled the editing and K. V. Guhan worked as the cinematographer. The dialogues were written by Viji. The film was released on 23 February 2007 and emerged as a critical and commercial success. Jyothika won Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress, Best Actress at Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Repo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chandramukhi
''Chandramukhi'' () is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language psychological comedy horror film written and directed by P. Vasu. It is a remake of Vasu's Kannada film '' Apthamitra'' (2004) which itself was based on the Malayalam film '' Manichitrathazhu'' (1993). The film stars Rajinikanth, Prabhu and Jyothika along with an ensemble supporting cast, including Vadivelu, Nayanthara, Nassar and Sheela. It revolves around a woman who suffers from dissociative identity disorder that affects a family, and a psychiatrist who intends to solve the case while risking his life. ''Chandramukhi'' was produced by Prabhu and his brother Ramkumar Ganesan through their company Sivaji Productions, and is the company's 50th film. The soundtrack album and background score were composed by Vidyasagar. Cinematography was handled by Sekhar V. Joseph and editing was done by Suresh Urs. Principal photography began on 24 October 2004 and was completed in March 2005. ''Chandramukhi'' was released on 14 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Perazhagan
''Perazhagan'' ( ) is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by Sasi Shanker and produced by AVM Productions. It is a remake of the director's 2002 Malayalam film '' Kunjikoonan'' which itself was adapted from the play ''Vikalanga Varsham'' by Benny P. Nayarambalam. The film stars Suriya and Jyothika, each in dual roles, while Vivek, Manorama, Bobby, Thalaivaasal Vijay, and Devan play supporting roles. The music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja with cinematography by R. Rathnavelu and editing by Anthony. The film released on 7 May 2004. For their performances, Suriya won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Tamil and Jyothika won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress. Plot Karthik is a violent college student who madly loves his classmate Priya. In contrast to him is his lookalike Chinna alias Prem Kumar, who is a kindhearted village youth with a hunchback and is lauded for selfless service to others. He covers up his disability with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaakha Kaakha
''Kaakha Kaakha'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon and produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu. The film stars Suriya, Jyothika and Jeevan, with Daniel Balaji, Vivek Anand, Devadarshini, Sethu Rajan and Yog Japee in supporting roles. The music was composed by Harris Jayaraj, while cinematography and editing were handled by R. D. Rajasekhar and Anthony. ''Kaakha Kaakha'' released on 1 August 2003 and became a commercial success, winning five Filmfare Awards South, two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and three ITFA Awards. It was considered a breakthrough for Menon, Suriya and Jeevan. The film was remade in Telugu as '' Gharshana'' (2004) by Menon, in Hindi as ''Force'' and in Kannada as ''Dandam Dashagunam'' (both 2011). Plot Anbuselvan, an orphan and an honest but stone-hearted IPS officer in the Chennai City Police, works as the ACP in the Crime Branch. Anbuselvan and his IPS friends Shrikanth, Arul and Ilama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poovellam Un Vasam
''Poovellam Un Vaasam'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by S. Ezhil and produced by V. Ravichandran. It stars Ajith Kumar and Jyothika as childhood friends, alongside an ensemble supporting cast of Nagesh, Sivakumar, Sayaji Shinde, Vivek, Yugendran, and Kovai Sarala. The movie released on 17 August 2001. It received positive reviews and became a commercial success. Plot Two families stay in identical bungalows, adjacent to each other, tracing their friendship to over 40 years. Their respective progenies Chinna and Chella are childhood friends, their easy camaraderie and strong bonding carried over to their adult years. The two of them study in the same college, same class, zoom together on the motorbike, their togetherness at home and college, as accepted a fact as it was in films like '' Piriyadha Varam Vendum'' (2001). Somewhere along the way, the duo falls in love, throwing some soft glances at each other when the other is not looking. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dumm Dumm Dumm
''Dumm Dumm Dumm'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film co-written and directed by Azhagam Perumal and produced by director Mani Ratnam under his home studio, Madras Talkies. It stars R. Madhavan and Jyothika, with Vivek, Manivannan and Murali portraying other pivotal roles. The film featured cinematography by Ramji, editing by Sreekar Prasad and music composed by Karthik Raja. ''Dumm Dumm Dumm'' opened on 13 April 2001 to positive reviews and became a commercial hit. The film depicts two career-oriented young people being pressured into an arranged marriage by their respective families. To their own surprise, they get along well and are attracted to each other. Their wedding is cancelled due to a violent quarrel between their families over cheating at a card game. The would-be-couple make efforts to reunite. Plot Ganga lives in a small village in Thenkasi district of Tamil Nadu and yet secures state second rank in XII board exams. Although she wishes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kushi (2000 Film)
''Kushi'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by S. J. Suryah and produced by A. M. Rathnam. The film stars Vijay (actor), Vijay and Jyothika in the lead roles, while Mumtaj, Vijayakumar (Tamil actor), Vijayakumar, Vivek (actor), Vivek and Nizhalgal Ravi and others in the supporting roles. The film's cinematography was done by Jeeva (director), Jeeva, while music was composed by Deva (composer), Deva. ''Kushi'' released on 19 May 2000 and was commercially successful. The film's Telugu language, Telugu version, also titled ''Kushi (2001 film), Kushi'' (2001), was initially planned as a bilingual along with the Tamil version, but released a year later due to production delays. The film was remade in Hindi as ''Khushi (2003 Hindi film), Khushi'' (2003), and in Kannada as ''Eno Onthara'' (2010). Plot The movie begins with the birth of the protagonists, Shiva in Calcutta and Jennifer "Jenny" also known as, aka Selvi in Court ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Filmfare Best Actress Award (Tamil)
The Filmfare Award for Best Actress is given by ''Filmfare'' as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise the female performer who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role. The award was first given in 1954 for the films released in the preceding year 1953. Achievement records Multiple wins Individuals with two or more Best Actress (BA) awards: Multiple nominations Individuals with eight or more BA nominations: Other achievement records * Meena Kumari, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Rani Mukerji, Vidya Balan, and Alia Bhatt are the only actresses to have won the Best Actress award in consecutive years. Kumari won in 1954 and 1955, Bachchan in 1974 and 1975, Azmi in 1984 and 1985, Mukerji in 2005 and 2006, and Balan in 2012 and 2013. Bhatt holds the distinction of winning the award consecutively twice: in 2019–2020 and again in 2023–2024. * A tied win occurred in 1974, when Dimple Kapadia won for ''Bobby'' and Jaya Bachchan for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
